Description
“In a Grove” (also translated as “In a Bamboo Grove”) is a Japanese short story by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa.
It consists of seven distinct testimonies about a crime, each told by a different character to a silent listener, such as a police commissioner or a priest.
This story is engaging and thought-provoking as students try to determine who committed the murder.
As they sift through each account, students analyze motives, lies, and contradictions.
Warning: mention of SA is in this story.
Included in this resource:
- Teacher Guide
- Introduction Lesson (background information)
- Vocabulary
- Full Text
- Anticipation Guide
- Reading Questions
- Answer Key
- EDITABLE copy of student activities
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